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	Late May and early June found Bill Welch and John Dupla in Wellington, New Zealand. They had come to take part in TRIBUTE08 the first official “Welcome-Home, Government Apology for past treatment, Reunion, & Family Celebration, all rolled together"* for their Vietnam veterans. Bill and John were invited by our former instructors at BJWS, members of the NZ SAS and their community. Also in attendance was Al Wood*, 4 RAR Tracker who worked with NZ troops while in Vietnam. To the left is a tribute to the Kiwi fallen from the Vietnam war held on the steps of their Parliament building. The photos on this page are from Bill Welch unless otherwise noted. Photo from the NZ Army website
	Showing the colors by Kiwi veterans. Photo from the NZ Army website
	Kiwi veterans march through downtown Wellington. Photo from the NZ Army website
	The monument to the NZ SAS, our former instructors - "Train hard, fight easy". These Kiwis taught their Yank students in the art of visual tracking, team tactics, jungle survival and much more, "Who Dares Wins".
	John Dupla, Frank Wydur and Bill Welch. Frank was our former NZ SAS instructor. John and Bill flew from the States to be a part of Tribute 08. Photo from Frank Wydur
	Bill Welch and Frank Wydur, former Senior NCO of the NZ SAS training cadre at BJWS. Thanks to Frank for his hospitality.
	Frank Wydur and John Dupla.
	Bill Welch and John Dupla with some beautiful country in the background. Photo from Frank Wydur
	A still life from Bill Welch. Note the NZ SAS 50th Anniversary decanter and glasses. "Here's to absent companions - gone but not forgotten".
	Kia Ora - to the right is Julia Welch with Kiwi friends.
	This is Al Wood, Aussie Tracker, with our Bill Welch. They are celebrating at the Loaded Hog Bar, the NZ SAS watering hole during the festivities. Al sent us this link to videos of the Tribute 08 festivities. Thanks to Al. http://tvnz.co.nz/view/ page/488124/1806712 Photo from Al Wood